There are preventative methods that can be used to prevent the growth of fungi on crops hence preventing fungal diseases but in cases where fungi have already grown, this can as well be treated.
Aluminum sulfate is an antibiotic substance used for skin diseases but it is an anti-fungal and is used to purify drinking water like chlorine tab but it is as well used in gardening.
Aluminum sulfate helps in balancing soil pH reducing the soil’s acidic levels. Using it enables the plants to grow properly giving blooming flowers and as well tasty fruits and vegetables. It’s a mineral for plants but not a fertilizer.
Allum use removes fungus from your garden.
Using aluminum sulfate
Using much water, especially during irrigation leads to fungal growth o both the stem and roots but aluminum sulfate (alum) is used to cure the fungi.
Allum is also used to protect garden plants from other pests.
Allum is got from the market or bought online. This is ground in a motor and pestle to make a powder.
The powder is then diluted with water in a ration of one teaspoonful of the powder with one liter of water and stirred, after which it is left to stand for one hour.
After one hour, stir again with a stick and then pour the liquid on the root zone of plants, and this helps control fungal and insect attacks.
For better results, use the liquid once a month and pour it 3 inches away from the plant.
